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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had bought building materials with my second transfer; so when I received the last payment I bought windows, doors, paid construction fees for a new house and bought a solar lamp for lighting and charging my mobile phone. I am currenly living in a completely build semi permanent house and lighting with solar energy instead of paraffin.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am living happily and comfortably in a good house that I could have not built on my own. This is a big difference in my life. Much thanks to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly the the top leading organization in transparency, honesty and reliability. They have done a great job in uplifting the poorest like me to live a meaningful life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets. My former house was shameful; it was too tiny to accommodate us well and again it was terribly leaking and therefore malaria outbreaks were the order of the day in our house. I thank Give Directly for sending us the second transfer at the right time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is improved health status. I can say that we are currently healthier since our house is leak-free-we are living in a good environment that is healthier to our lives.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying seats because I did not have any. I also bought chicken to keep and a sack of maize to feed on.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I receive my second transfer, I will spend on building a new house because my current house is old and small.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to pay school fees for my children. I am also planning to buy some new iron sheets to complete my house which is still incomplete.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house with the money we just saved from working as casual labourers in the rice farms.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is how to get money to pay school fees for our children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am with my husband and children eating our supper.
